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Homeostasis.

8 official learning outcomes, with 492 practice questions mapped to this unit in the Android app.

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  1. LO 15.1Homeostasis (Kidney Specifically)PMDC p. 5

    Explain different organs of urinary system. Describe the structure of kidney and relate it with its function.

    65mapped MCQs
  2. LO 15.2Homeostasis (Kidney Specifically)PMDC p. 5

    Explain the processes of glomerular filtration, selective re-absorption and tubular secretion as the events in kidney functioning.

    63mapped MCQs
  3. LO 15.3Homeostasis (Kidney Specifically)PMDC p. 5

    Justify the functioning of kidneys as both excretion and osmoregulation.

    66mapped MCQs
  4. LO 15.4Homeostasis (Kidney Specifically)PMDC p. 5

    Compare the function of two major capillary beds in kidney i.e. glomerular capillaries and peritubular capillaries.

    64mapped MCQs
  5. LO 15.5Homeostasis (Kidney Specifically)PMDC p. 5

    Explain the causes and treatments of kidney stones.

    66mapped MCQs
  6. LO 15.6Homeostasis (Kidney Specifically)PMDC p. 5

    Outline the causes of kidney failure.

    67mapped MCQs
  7. LO 15.7ThermoregulationPMDC p. 5

    Describe thermoregulation and explain its needs.

    37mapped MCQs
  8. LO 15.8ExcretionPMDC p. 5

    List various nitrogenous compounds excreted during the process of excretion.

    64mapped MCQs
Source. PMDC MDCAT syllabus. We checked this page against the app's content database on 25 August 2026. MDCAT Ready is not affiliated with PMDC.

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